Survey Reports
Welcome to the CICP Survey Reports page, where you can explore our latest research findings on the Canadian charitable sector.
All Reports (January 2023 – present)
Policy in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)
EDI in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)
Collaboration in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)
Explore Reports by Theme
Collaboration
EDI
Funding
Governance & Management
Policy
Sector-wide Challenges
Other Emerging Themes
Briefing Documents
At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector
Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities
High Demand and Constrained Capacity in Canada’s Charitable Sector
Personnel Under Pressure: The Charitable Workforce in Crisis
Monthly and Quarterly Reports
2023 Mid-year Report (EN)
2.04 – Sector Snapshot
2.03 – Sector Snapshot
How to Navigate Reports:
- Language Selection: All reports are available in both English and French. To switch languages, click the globe (Languages) icon in the top left corner and select your preferred language.
- Understanding Report Numbers: Each report follows a structured numbering system (e.g., 2.11.45), which represents:
- The project year the report was published (Year 2)
- The month of publication (November)
- The survey number for that year (Survey 45)
- Downloading Reports: To download a report, simply click the PDF button at the top left corner of the report page.
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